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Distinguish between: Rabi and Kharif Crops.

Rabi and Kharif crops

KharifRabi
1. Cultivation begins with the on set of monsoons in May. 1 Cultivation begins with the withdrawal of monsoons in October.
2. Sowing of seeds is done in June or early July. 2. Sowing of seeds is done in October- November.
3. Crops are harvested in September- October. 3. Crops are harvested in April-May.
4. Crops depend on the monsoons. 4. Crops depend on the sub-soil moisture.
5. Types: Rice, millets, maize, groundnuts, jute, cotton and various pulses. 5. Types : Wheat, gram and oil-seeds like mustard and rape- seeds
 

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